Planned London bus strikes set to begin today (May 25) have been called off following consultation with members who agreed proposals which will halt remote sign-on at Metroline. The dispute involving…Read more…
George Floyd – never forgotten
George Floyd, whose murder at the hands of police sparked global protests last summer, was killed exactly a year ago today (May 25). Unite’s National Black and Asian Ethnic Minority Committee…Read more…
Blog: George Floyd’s murder, one year on
The public protests in the wake of George Floyd’s murder challenged corporations and institutions to address the glaring racial disparities in their organisation and in society
The article Blog:…Read more…
Its not too late there is still time to vote in UNISON NEC elections
Ballot closes 5pm on Thursday. Every vote will count. Ballet papers sent to members home addresses. Please post via SAE by tomorrow (or add first class stamp on Wednesday). Check out https://avoiceformembers.co.uk/ (and below) for voting recommendatio…Read more…
TUC – employers “massively under-reporting” Covid work-related deaths
Yet another massive Government failure over Covid. Hat tip TUC report and picture Morning Star.
· “Employers claim just 2.5% of working-age Covid deaths are from exposure to Coronavirus at work · …Read more…
‘Insulting , derisory and shameful’
Members of Unite, the UK’s leading union, employed in local government, have rejected a 1.5 per cent pay offer made by employers, which they have described as ‘insulting, derisory and shameful’. The…Read more…
‘Accident waiting to happen’
Unite members working for Capita at HMNB Clyde Coulport and Faslane have slammed the decision by management to move forward with cuts to fire crews alongside the lack of promised new fire vehicles…Read more…
TUC North West 25 Ambassador Programme
In marking 25 years of incredible work, we are launching the TUC North West 25 ambassador programme which will seek to create 25 workplace anti-racism ambassadors.Read more…
Changes to the rail industry don’t go anywhere near far enough
The Williams review into the Rail industry passes up the chance to make the truly radical changes we need to get the best from our trains.Read more…
Our movement needs to step up for young workers
Our movement needs to grow if we are to continue to be one that can change the world of work. Young workers are essential to this process and trade unions need to address the challenge of increasing…Read more…
Care staff more likely to decline jab if threatened by employers, says UNISON survey
Gavin Edwards says forced vaccination could make recruitment and retention crisis worse
The article Care staff more likely to decline jab if threatened by employers, says UNISON survey …Read more…
Denise Thomas for UNISON NEC Community (only 3 days left!)
A brilliant endorsement by UNISON Community activists for my colleague Denise. She is standing for the female seat and I am standing for the General seat. All ballot papers must be returned by this Thursday 27 May. Post it tomorrow!
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Just had my 2nd Covid vaccine: Oxford AstraZeneca
I was pleased this morning to have my 2nd Covid vaccination at a local chemist. It took in total around 5-10 minutes. It was far more relaxed process than my first jab which took place in Stratford Westfields.
I had been able to rebook and bring…Read more…
Sticking with the Labour Party
I’m not quite up to serious demonstrating at the moment (though I hope that regular exercise will help me better to combat the fatigue caused by my cancer medication so that I can get back out there more).Therefore, just as I missed the March for…Read more…
John Gray Community NEC endorsement by Joseph Ogundemuren
Many thanks. Joseph is the branch secretary of the Greater London UNISON Housing Association Branch. In his personal capacity he endorses me for the Community branch nomination. Joseph has also sent another video supporting my colleague Denise Thomas …Read more…
Newham Pension Committee: Launch of our new ESG Investment Policy
This “blended” physical and virtual meeting worked pretty well. There was 5 Newham Councillors present in the former staff canteen area of the Dockside building, while Council officers and advisors joined via zoom from all over the UK. Members of the p…Read more…
What are the central demands of British workers today?
The post What are the central demands of British workers today? appeared first on IER.Read more…
“Insulting” pay offer rejected by council and school staff, says UNISON
Jon Richards says 1.5% shows complete disregard for all staff have done during pandemic
The article “Insulting” pay offer rejected by council and school staff, says UNISON first appeared on the…Read more…
‘Victory for the workers who stood firm’
Unite members who provided essential services during the height of the pandemic have voted to suspend their six week strike after ongoing talks with Thurrock Council delivered a breakthrough, it was…Read more…
UNISON endorses Labour’s call for an international vaccine plan
Emily Thornberry says we have to plan now to ensure the world is safe in the future – and a patent waiver should only be the start
The article UNISON endorses Labour’s call for an international…Read more…